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High-Paying Louisana Nursing Opportunities

Founded by the Spanish but named after Louis XIV of France and later purchased by American president Thomas Jefferson, Louisiana has an eclectic and international history reflected in its deeply-rooted customs and rich culture. When you become a travel nurse in Louisiana, you can experience a wide range of cultures, foods and outdoor activities.

Travel nursing in Louisiana provides options for working in big cities, unique small towns, and everything in between. Customize your nursing journey and increase your own earnings capacity via AMN Healthcare assignments.

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Louisiana has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 41 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Shreveport, Lafayette, Jennings, Alexandria, and Delhi. Louisiana hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Telemetry (16 jobs), Intensive Care Unit (6 jobs), Home Health (4 jobs), Emergency Room (5 jobs), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (2 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Louisiana is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Louisiana Travel Nurse Jobs

Alexandria, LA

$1,772 - $1,952/wk *

Opelousas, LA

$1,533 - $1,690/wk *

Alexandria, LA

$2,124 - $2,341/wk *

Jennings, LA

$105 - $113/hr *

Alexandria, LA

$1,772 - $1,952/wk *

Alexandria, LA

$1,278 - $1,408/wk *
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Louisiana Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Louisiana can earn up to $8,946 per week as of March 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $1,796 ranging between $1,278 to $8,946 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Louisiana, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Tulane University Department of Otolaryngology in New Orleans, South Louisiana Medical Associates in Houma, Ochsner St Mary in Morgan City, Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, and Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette are well known in Louisiana.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Louisiana is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Louisiana including 13 Weeks (521 jobs), 12 Weeks (8 jobs), and 8 Weeks (6 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Louisiana

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Louisiana?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Louisiana averages $215 per hour.

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How many Louisiana travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Louisiana there are 41 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 31, 2025.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Louisiana?
  • Shreveport, Louisiana $224 / per hour average salary
  • Lafayette, Louisiana $189 / per hour average salary
  • Jennings, Louisiana $113 / per hour average salary
  • Alexandria, Louisiana $2,341 / per week average salary
  • Delhi, Louisiana $1,748 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Louisiana right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Louisiana

Find the nurse travel jobs in Louisiana with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Shreveport $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Lafayette $189 /Hourly* $182 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $189 per hour
Jennings $113 /Hourly* $109 /Hourly* Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NP/PA) $113 per hour
Alexandria $2,341 /Weekly* $2,233 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Telemetry $2,341 per week
Delhi $1,748 /Weekly* $1,667 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Home Health $1,748 per week
Opelousas $1,748 /Weekly* $1,667 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Home Health $1,748 per week

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

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Louisiana’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Louisiana each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Louisiana travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Emergency Room $109.08 /hour*
Neonatal $101.00 /hour*
Telemetry $48.55 /hour* Alexandria
First Assist $45.78 /hour*
Home Health $41.68 /hour* Opelousas and Lafayette
Intensive Care Unit $41.57 /hour* Alexandria and Opelousas
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit $40.52 /hour* Alexandria
Emergency Room $40.48 /hour* Alexandria and Opelousas
Progressive Care Unit $40.29 /hour* Opelousas

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Louisiana Travel Nursing Beneifts

With AMN Healthcare

In addition to competitive pay and access to all that Louisiana has to offer, AMN Healthcare comes with a number of other benefits. Some include:

  • Working with a dedicated recruiter. An experienced recruiter will help schedule travel assignments and work with you to smooth any challenges you might face along the way.
  • Free CEUs. Keep up your CEU numbers for licensing and learn new skills to ensure you're increasingly valuable as a nurse.
  • Housing stipends or free housing. Show up to housing that's already handled, or get a stipend to cover living expenses.
  • Excellent benefits. Health benefits start on day one, and we provide a number of other benefits for our travel nurses.
  • Working in unique locations and building your resume. Gain access to doctors, hospitals, and patient populations that might be otherwise out of reach.

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Make Louisana your next travel destination! Our recruiters are committed to helping you get through the Louisiana nurse licensing process, schedule your assignments, and help you achieve your career goals. Once you have your license, our team can help you get placed in one of the best hospitals in Louisiana. Take the opportunity to build your resume and provide quality care where it's most needed. 

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